Mochaware decoration was the Pop Art of the late-8th and early 19th centuries. Its use of bold colors and strong graphic qualities were the antithesis to the more restrained ceramics popular in the period. The wares had a broad appeal as is evidenced by the archaeological record throughout England, America, and other parts of the world including the Caribbean. Newspapers and inventories document its presence and popularity, as well.
The use of the caramel ground and dipped fan pattern is often associated with Hanley manufacturer John Shorthose.
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